Photograph
The Statue of Liberty
| View of the sunken Statue of Liberty created by legendary University of Wisconsin student Leon Varjian. |
| Image ID: | 122608 |
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| Creation Date: | 1979 |
| Creator Name: | Trudel, Glenn |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Glenn Trudel Collection |
| Genre: | Photograph |
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| Leon Varjian was a student who, with his friend James Mallon, embarked on a campaign to be elected to the office of the Wisconsin Student Association, nominating themselves as the Pail and Shovel Party. Upon winning the election, Varjian upheld his previous promise to bring the Statue of Liberty to Madison. He accomplished his goal with this elaborate prank that is still celebrated at UW-Madison today. Loaned for scanning by photographer. |
| Sculpture |
| Practical jokes |
| Outdoor photography |
| Pedestrians |
| Lakes |
| Ice |
| Snow |
| University of Wisconsin |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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